Tie a saffron ribbon.....

"Civil society throughout the world has been made aware of the situation inside Burma this time, with a saffron thread of common humanity that, across nations and faiths, binds us together - and it has lit the darkest corners of the world: human rights are universal and no injustice lasts forever!": Gordon Brown, Prime Minister.

With those heartening words and with the inspiring vision of the brave monks, the idea came to Forthview.....

Let's make orange/saffron ribbons to show our common humanity and to show our support for the brave and suffering Burmese people...

So Forthview bought many metres of orange/saffron ribbon. John Lewis Dept Store, Edinburgh donated more ribbon for which we thank them. And Forthview got working.....

Now we are selling the ribbons for £1 each to raise money for our Hle Bee School. These are easily posted so if you want some email sheila@lovehart.demon.co.uk and I will pass your orders on to P5, P6, P7, who are loving making them.

Mind you, we may have to say, 'Sorry if we get too many orders!' However this is an idea that could catch on around the world so if you read this, get some orange ribbon and go for it but remember you read it here first!

[originally posted during Burmese protests, Sept 2007]